Kerr Cellars
Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
Some of you may know this producer. Others might be thinking could this be Steve Kerr’s - Warriors Coach and former NBA player on those great Chicago Bulls teams own label. No, it is not. It is former women’s LPGA player, Christy Kerr.
If you are not familiar with them, Christy and her Winemaker, Helen Keplinger make some outstanding wines. Helen’s resume consists of working with some of the best names in winemaking…Heidi Barrett, Kathy Joseph, Michel Rolland, and David Abreu. Since 2004, her resume also includes; Cellers Melis (Priorat), Kenzo Estate, Fort Ross, Sarocka, Scullly, Arrow & Branch, and Bryant Family Vineyards. She also makes her own wine under Keplinger Wines.
Additionally, Helen’s own label, her Keplinger 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon RDK was recently given a 💯 by Vinous Media.
This a blend of 70% Cabernet, 32% Cab Franc & the rest Petit Verdot. Aged in 70% new oak & 30% used oak for 18 months. 94-95.
Nose of; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, strawberries & raspberries, blue & purple fruit hues. Some smoky notes, soft baking spices, well toasted bread, baking soda, elegant minerality & earth with bright, dark, red, blue flowers set in violets.
The palate shows, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, strawberries, creamy raspberries, fine tannins that show a little meatiness & tarriness, dark spice with some heat as it lingers, baking spices-touch of nutmeg/clove, cinnamon, vanillin, finely, crushed, limestone & rocks, dry top soil, dry tobacco, slightly used leather, dark, rich earth, dry top soil, dry herbaceous notes, black licorice, mid berry cola,fresh & withering dark, red, blue in a field of violets, excellent acidity well balanced, softly tensioned, good length and wire to wire well polished finish.
Photos of; sitting area in the tasting room, Winemaker- Helen Keplinger, tasting room bookcase and bar.
Some of you may know this producer. Others might be thinking could this be Steve Kerr’s - Warriors Coach and former NBA player on those great Chicago Bulls teams own label. No, it is not. It is former women’s LPGA player, Christy Kerr.
If you are not familiar with them, Christy and her Winemaker, Helen Keplinger make some outstanding wines. Helen’s resume consists of working with some of the best names in winemaking…Heidi Barrett, Kathy Joseph, Michel Rolland, and David Abreu. Since 2004, her resume also includes; Cellers Melis (Priorat), Kenzo Estate, Fort Ross, Sarocka, Scullly, Arrow & Branch, and Bryant Family Vineyards. She also makes her own wine under Keplinger Wines.
Additionally, Helen’s own label, her Keplinger 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon RDK was recently given a 💯 by Vinous Media.
This a blend of 70% Cabernet, 32% Cab Franc & the rest Petit Verdot. Aged in 70% new oak & 30% used oak for 18 months. 94-95.
Nose of; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, strawberries & raspberries, blue & purple fruit hues. Some smoky notes, soft baking spices, well toasted bread, baking soda, elegant minerality & earth with bright, dark, red, blue flowers set in violets.
The palate shows, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, strawberries, creamy raspberries, fine tannins that show a little meatiness & tarriness, dark spice with some heat as it lingers, baking spices-touch of nutmeg/clove, cinnamon, vanillin, finely, crushed, limestone & rocks, dry top soil, dry tobacco, slightly used leather, dark, rich earth, dry top soil, dry herbaceous notes, black licorice, mid berry cola,fresh & withering dark, red, blue in a field of violets, excellent acidity well balanced, softly tensioned, good length and wire to wire well polished finish.
Photos of; sitting area in the tasting room, Winemaker- Helen Keplinger, tasting room bookcase and bar.
Saw this on the list and knew @Benjamin Keator , @David Schoonover & @Martin G Rivard all raved about it, so I was able to get this by the glass to try! Helen Keplinger is the winemaker. Fruit is from Pritchard Hill, specifically Houyi Vineyard.
Coravined. Nose was super black fruit dominant (currant, ripe blackberries), plush, with a more red fruit finish. Tannic, but it still retained a softness to it. Dark espresso and dates on the palate. Probably needs a proper 2+hr decant. Obviously the pedigree is there from the fruit. Think it’s Houyi vineyard. Really fantastic, and that’s my impression from just a glass!
Saw this on the list and knew @Benjamin Keator , @David Schoonover & @Martin G Rivard all raved about it, so I was able to get this by the glass to try! Helen Keplinger is the winemaker. Fruit is from Pritchard Hill, specifically Houyi Vineyard.
Coravined. Nose was super black fruit dominant (currant, ripe blackberries), plush, with a more red fruit finish. Tannic, but it still retained a softness to it. Dark espresso and dates on the palate. Probably needs a proper 2+hr decant. Obviously the pedigree is there from the fruit. Think it’s Houyi vineyard. Really fantastic, and that’s my impression from just a glass!
Yes, you saw that correctly, we are drinking female golfer Kristi Kerr’s wine. And after a 12 hour bottle decant it is absolutely fucking delicious! Great chocolate undertones with good balance. Very much reminiscent of an Anderson’s Conn Reserve Cab or a single vineyard Flora Springs. Not sure the price point in this one but absolutely worth $100 (yes, I know I’m obnoxious)
Yes, you saw that correctly, we are drinking female golfer Kristi Kerr’s wine. And after a 12 hour bottle decant it is absolutely fucking delicious! Great chocolate undertones with good balance. Very much reminiscent of an Anderson’s Conn Reserve Cab or a single vineyard Flora Springs. Not sure the price point in this one but absolutely worth $100 (yes, I know I’m obnoxious)
1 person found it helpfulMay 6th, 2018
I totally forgot to post this when I opened it the other day. I sent an email to s few of you letting you know how good it was. Absolutely incredible. It was a recommendation from Acme fine wine in Napa. I highly recommend this beauty. The fruit is from historic Yountville and one of my favorite wineries bar none: Houyi!!! This aged in French oak for 22 months. It's lunch with beautiful blue crew dark fruit and a phenomenal finish. The winemaker is Helen Keplinger and owner is Christie Kerr. Bravo to each of you for producing such an outstanding cab! Definitely Badass in a glass. Highly recommend this 👏👏👏👏👏
I totally forgot to post this when I opened it the other day. I sent an email to s few of you letting you know how good it was. Absolutely incredible. It was a recommendation from Acme fine wine in Napa. I highly recommend this beauty. The fruit is from historic Yountville and one of my favorite wineries bar none: Houyi!!! This aged in French oak for 22 months. It's lunch with beautiful blue crew dark fruit and a phenomenal finish. The winemaker is Helen Keplinger and owner is Christie Kerr. Bravo to each of you for producing such an outstanding cab! Definitely Badass in a glass. Highly recommend this 👏👏👏👏👏
Jun 15th, 2017
Smooth and enjoyable. Not much tannins to this wine. Easy drinking.
Smooth and enjoyable. Not much tannins to this wine. Easy drinking.
Nov 24th, 2023
Great structure and long, silky mouthfeel. Very nice wine.
Great structure and long, silky mouthfeel. Very nice wine.
Aug 30th, 2017